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Apr 2021
Summary: Fear is the anticipation of a threat. It can be a good thing to help us avoid unnecessary problems or trials. Doubt can also be useful to help us to understand the truth of a given situation. When it comes to faith, fear and doubt can be debilitating. Throughout history, many civilizations used fear to help maintain their rule. The Roman practice of crucifixion was an example of this. There is one way to protect ourselves from being ruled by fear. The opposite of fear is the anticipation of joy. In......
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February 20, 2021
Lent 1 – Walking With God
Summary: Today’s bible readings tell of a stress or suffering that result from being obedient to God. In the story of Noah’s Ark, Noah went through a lot to be obedient to God. Like Noah,...
October 16, 2020
October 18, 2020 – A Reflection on Faith
Summary: At any point in our lives, we have no idea what the future holds. God alone directs our future. Today’s bible readings reveal that we need to view our circumstances in life through the...
August 21, 2020
August 23rd: No One Can Do it For You
Summary: The gospel text for this week’s sermon is from Matthew Chapter 16, in which Jesus asks the disciples who they think he is. Pastor Dan relates this to our worries about the future, and...